Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) - Columbus, OH

Candid Studios Photography & Videography; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training reimbursement

Paid industry conference attendance

Job summary

Candid Studios in Columbus, OH is seeking a Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) on a 1099 independent contractor basis to assist with weddings, engagements, and events across the Columbus area.

You will back up lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, capture details and guest candids, and progress through a defined career ladder toward primary photographer status; training reimbursement is offered.

Qualifications

• 1099 independent contractor position, not W-2 employment.
• Provide your own professional gear, including backups.
• Complete Education courses and exams to promote to primary photographer.

Responsibilities

• Support lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, details and guest candids.
• Travel within the Columbus, OH area for weddings, engagements, and events.

Skills

Wedding photography

Event coverage

Guest candids

Multi-angle coverage

Job description

Secondary Wedding Photographer (Associate) Jobs in Columbus, OH

1099 independent contractor secondary photographer role with Candid Studios - a foot-in-the-door associate tier for rising shooters. Support lead photographers with multi-angle coverage, details, and guest candids. Gear required (body + lenses). Complete Education courses and exams to promote to primary photographer. Training reimbursement available.

• 1099 independent contractor positions, not W-2 employment
• Training reimbursement + paid industry conference attendance
• Contractors provide their own professional gear, including backup bodies and redundant media
• Clear career ladder for photographers, videographers, editors, and producers

This role covers weddings, engagement sessions, and corporate events across the Columbus, OH area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for team members who want it.